3 rd Six Weeks Grammar Test Review Subject Verb Agreement Pronoun Antecedent Idioms Passive Voice.

3rd Six Weeks Grammar Test Review

Subject Verb AgreementPronoun Antecedent

IdiomsPassive Voice

Identify the incorrect word, correct it on your board, and hold it up.

The success of the governor in attracting new industry to the rural area can be attributed to their low cost of living.


It is believed that small fish cluster together when confronted by a predator in order to confuse them and thereby protect themselves from harm.

Change the sentence from passive to active:

The basketball was shot by Dirk Nowitzki.


The professor derives great comfort in used bookstores, often spending hours at a time hovering over a dog-eared copy of some tome long forgotten.


The professor derives great comfort from used bookstores, often spending hours at a time hovering over a dog-eared copy of some tome long forgotten.


The paper was written by a one-armed chimp.


One way in which orchestra bells differ with the xylophone is that the bells produce more resonant tones than the xylophone does.


He is similar as his snot-nosed brother.


He is similar to his snot-nosed brother.


On the agenda of the committee were a proposal to institute a monthly newsletter and appoint an editor to oversee all aspects of its publication. No error


The works of the innovative and reclusive sculptor Marisol Escobar attracted considerable attention during the early 1960s, a time when the public craved artistic novelty and critics focus on the personal lives of artists.


The cookie was devoured.


Prior to the election of Henry Cisneros as mayor of San Antonio in 1981, no major city in the United States had had a mayor from Mexican descent.


The moldy fruit was nibbled on by the zombie bunny.


For the tourist which must travel on a restricted budget, the publisher of the guidebook has included a list of inexpensive hotels.


Ever since the giant panda of China was first introduced to Europeans in the 1800s, it is a favorite with zoo-goers.


The governor favored the new laws because it would allow the state to save more than ten million dollars.


The mustache was grown by Tom Selleck.


In addition to having a theoretical understanding of disease, medical students must have experience in treating patients if he or she is to learn to diagnose illnesses accurately.


They enjoyed going to the movies in the summer, especially when the weather is too hot for them to do anything strenuous outside.


She was acquainted to the works of Nietzsche.


She was acquainted with the works of Nietzsche.


Although Gail was told that she possesses remarkable musical talent, she should not be oblivious from the need for constant practice.


The woman was saved by Superman.


After hours of futile debate, the committee has decided to postpone further discussion of the resolution until their next meeting.


The high school underachiever did not seem capable to getting into a good undergraduate business school.


The high school underachiever did not seem capable of getting into a good undergraduate business school.


The text was sent by the hooded, mysterious killer.


Originally a protest on conventional painting, the Pre-Raphaelite movement exerted great influence on the art of its time.


Originally a protest against conventional painting, the Pre-Raphaelite movement exerted great influence on the art of its time.


The phone was answered by the gum-smacking teenager.


The board reviewing the courses offered by the college found that the quality of academic programs were generally good but somewhat uneven.


All states impose severe penalties on drivers who do not stop when he or she is involved in accidents.


I am preoccupied about my studies.


I am preoccupied with my studies.


The gazelle was eaten by the zombie.


I don’t have a favorable opinion toward Beethoven’s music.


I don’t have a favorable opinion of Beethoven’s music.


Sponsors of the Olympic Games who bought advertising time on United States television includes at least a dozen international firms whose names are familiar to American consumers.


If one is interested in learning even more about Zora Neale Hurston,you should read Robert Hemenway's biography.


The class was taught by Mr. Heaton


On her recent trip to Los Angeles, Shirley had not accounted for the inclement weather, and instead of arriving early, as she had planned, she almost missed the movie premiere.


On her recent trip to Los Angeles, Shirley had not taken into account the inclement weather, and instead of arriving early, as she had planned, she almost missed the movie premiere.


On her recent trip to Los Angeles, Shirley had not taken into account the inclement weather, and instead of arriving early, as she had planned, she almost missed the movie premiere.

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3 rd Six Weeks Grammar Test Review Subject Verb Agreement Pronoun Antecedent Idioms Passive Voice.

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